Re: car hauler trailer
 

For the safety of the cars, you'll want to use an enclosed trailer. :D

Wish I knew the story behind this picture.

Re: car hauler trailer
 

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/attach...6&d=1417159430


I don't think being in an enclosed trailer helped this car too much ....;)


Driver Fatigue - folks who drive more than the legally allotted miles
and/or hours in a day ....

Weather Conditions - folks who drive when the roads are wet, icy, foggy ....

Speed - folks who drive too fast for prevailing road conditions ....

Equipment Failure - folks who do not maintain the running gear on their
trailer and neglect to inspect their tow rig ....


Most accidents are preventable - if you care about your own personal
safety & the safety of fellow drivers - you will drive responsibly .... ;)




Jim

Re: car hauler trailer
 

The difference in tow capability between enclosed and open trailers is more about the wind resistance and less about the weight. Although there comes a time when additional weight can be a factor. Even a V-nosed trailer poses significant wind resistance which will limit the towing capability of trucks with smaller engines. Wind resistance with the enclosed trailer is a significant factor which can explain why local hauling at speeds of less than 50 mph can be successful in a Ford 150 or equivalent.

Re: car hauler trailer
 

Thanks for all the responses!
I have pulled enclosed trailers loaded with cars. Nice for long hauls and keeping the car "fresh". Down side is fuel consumption and handling when it gets windy.
I pulled the one I used at 55-60 MPH. Open trailer it was a breeze to haul at 65-70.

Re: car hauler trailer
 

" Wind resistance " does not factor into the choice of a towing vehicle ...

Stopping capability does .... ;)

I have always towed with an F350 Dually Quad Cab Diesel ....

It weighs 9500 pounds on average - my enclosed trailer
on average weighs 8500 pounds loaded ....

My trailer has a V nose which does nothing to decrease wind resistance.

I have a 4:10 rear differential.

I tow at 55 m.p.h. every day ....

I can safely stop my load in most cases .....

I reduce my speed to suit inclement weather conditions ...

Look around at what you see driving down the road .... ;)

Folks with actual road experience will drive a diesel dually to tow a trailer,
others drive a gas powered inadequately equipped light duty pick up truck.


Jim